Dorchester, Boston, September 9, 2025
News Summary
Boston Police are investigating a shooting in the Dorchester neighborhood that injured a victim with multiple gunshot wounds. The incident took place on August 16 around 4:30 p.m. at 326 Harvard Street. The suspect, described as wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans, fled the scene on a scooter or moped. Authorities are seeking public assistance to identify the suspect and any additional information related to the incident. Residents are urged to report any tips to District B-3 Detectives.
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Boston Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on August 16 in the Dorchester neighborhood that left a victim with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The incident took place around 4:30 p.m. in the area of 326 Harvard Street. Authorities are seeking public assistance to identify and locate a suspect who fled the scene on a scooter or moped.
Incident details
Officers responded to a report of a shooting on August 16 and found a person suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported for medical care; the injuries were reported as serious but not life-threatening. The incident remains under active investigation, and police have characterized it as a developing story.
Suspect description and movements
Police describe the suspect as wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans, and possibly wearing a helmet at the time of the shooting. After the incident the suspect is believed to have fled on a scooter/moped, traveling on Harvard Street toward Morton Street and then continuing onto Walk Hill Street. Investigators are asking anyone with information about the suspect, the scooter, or the route taken to contact authorities.
How to report information
Anyone with tips or information related to this incident is asked to contact District B-3 Detectives at (617) 343-4712. Callers who wish to remain anonymous should consult local options for anonymous tip lines, but police encourage sharing any relevant details, including surveillance footage, photos, or eyewitness accounts.
Related but separate incident on the same day
Police noted that this shooting is distinct from a later incident on August 16 that involved a standoff on Charlotte Street. In the Charlotte Street case, two suspects were arrested after a different shooting left a separate victim with multiple gunshot wounds who was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The two suspects in that standoff were identified as Juan Soto Perez, 31, and Antonio Anthony, 60. Both face charges including assault with a dangerous weapon, and one faces an additional drug possession charge.
During the Charlotte Street incident, the suspects reportedly fled into a residence, prompting a police response that included a SWAT team. Residents in the immediate area were evacuated while officers negotiated with the individuals inside the home. Information about arraignment for the arrested suspects is expected to be made available at Dorchester District Court.
Police actions and community impact
Investigators continue to canvass the area of 326 Harvard Street for evidence and witnesses. Officers are reviewing available surveillance footage and seeking additional leads from residents and businesses along the suspect’s reported route. The presence of multiple shooting incidents in the same neighborhood on the same day prompted increased police activity and community concern; authorities emphasize that the two events are separate investigations.
What residents should know
- Report any information about the suspect or scooter to District B-3 Detectives at (617) 343-4712.
- If possible, preserve any video or images that may show the suspect, scooter, or the route the scooter took.
- Follow directions from police during active investigations and evacuations for personal safety.
- Expect further updates as the investigation develops and more information becomes available.
FAQ
When and where did the shooting occur?
The shooting occurred on August 16 at approximately 4:30 p.m. in the area of 326 Harvard Street in Dorchester.
What is the condition of the victim?
The victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was transported for medical care. Authorities described the injuries as serious but not life-threatening.
What did the suspect look like and how did they flee?
The suspect was described as wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans and may have been wearing a helmet. The suspect left the scene on a scooter or moped and traveled along Harvard Street toward Morton Street, then onto Walk Hill Street.
How can people provide information to the police?
Anyone with information is asked to contact District B-3 Detectives at (617) 343-4712.
Is this the same incident as the Charlotte Street standoff?
No. Police say the Dorchester shooting at 326 Harvard Street is a separate incident from a later shooting and standoff on Charlotte Street that resulted in two arrests.
Quick reference table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | August 16 |
| Time | Approximately 4:30 p.m. |
| Location | 326 Harvard Street, Dorchester, Boston |
| Victim condition | Multiple gunshot wounds; serious but not life-threatening |
| Suspect description | White T-shirt, blue jeans, possibly wearing a helmet |
| Suspect vehicle | Scooter/moped |
| Reported escape route | Harvard Street toward Morton Street, then Walk Hill Street |
| Contact for tips | District B-3 Detectives: (617) 343-4712 |
| Related separate incident | Charlotte Street standoff; two arrests (Juan Soto Perez, 31; Antonio Anthony, 60) |
| Charges in related incident | Assault with a dangerous weapon; one suspect also faces drug possession charge |
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